Foundation Coordinator

Veterans United•Columbia, MO

About The Position

As a Foundation Coordinator, you’ll help bring the mission of Veterans United Foundation to life by building meaningful connections with employees, community partners, and organizations that make a difference. From coordinating events and employee engagement efforts to supporting outreach initiatives and partnerships, you’ll play a hands-on role in helping strengthen communities and support Veterans and military families. This is a fast-paced, people-focused role where no two days look exactly the same, but every day gives you the opportunity to make a real impact. The role involves coordinating employee engagement initiatives, committee elections, annual surveys, and Foundation-related events. It also includes supporting day-to-day operational tasks like documenting donations, handling bank deposits, ordering supplies, and assisting with Foundation logistics. Additionally, the role focuses on building and maintaining positive relationships with community organizations and partners, working alongside Marketing and Internal Communications teams to share stories and coordinate messaging, reviewing scholarship applications and funding requests, and supporting morale-boosting campaigns and educational events. The ideal candidate genuinely enjoys helping people and building strong relationships, is organized, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple projects. Strong communication skills, comfort in fast-paced, team-oriented environments, professionalism in handling sensitive information, and technological proficiency are essential. Consistency and reliability are also key. Experience with event planning, committee involvement, or nonprofit/community outreach is a plus. A valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and the ability to travel locally or to branch locations when needed are important for this role.

Requirements

Translatable skills and relevant expertise.
Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
Organized, adaptable, and comfortable juggling multiple projects and priorities.
Thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments where collaboration and flexibility are key.
Comfortable handling confidential or sensitive information with professionalism and maturity.
Comfortable with technology and can confidently navigate the tools needed for an internet-based company.
Show up consistently and can be counted on to get the job done.
Valid driver’s license.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to travel locally or to branch locations when needed.

Nice To Haves

Background in nonprofit work, community outreach, event planning, customer service, or employee engagement.
Experience with event planning.
Experience with committee involvement.
Experience with nonprofit/community outreach.

Responsibilities

Coordinating employee engagement initiatives, committee elections, annual surveys, and Foundation-related events.
Supporting day-to-day operational tasks like documenting donations, handling bank deposits, ordering supplies, and assisting with Foundation logistics.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with community organizations and partners to support meaningful collaboration opportunities.
Working alongside Marketing, Internal Communications, and other teams to help share stories, coordinate messaging, and keep communication flowing smoothly.
Helping review scholarship applications, partnership funding requests, and other Foundation support opportunities with care and attention to detail.
Supporting morale-boosting campaigns, awareness initiatives, and educational events that encourage employee participation and long-term support of the Foundation.
Pitching in wherever needed to help foster a supportive and collaborative team culture.